Paid Notice: Deaths
RICH, RAYMOND A.

Published: June 24, 2009

RICH--Raymond A.,a resident of Boca Grande, Florida, and major industrialist and business leader, passed away on June 19, 2009, at the age of 97 in Esopus, New York. After serving his country in World War II, Mr. Rich became Vice President and Director of Philco Corporation and then accepted the Presidency and Directorship of Avco Corporation. From there his career escalated to multiple, simultaneous CEO and Chairman positions of numerous companies. The sectors ranged from oil and gas exploration and production, publishing, glass containers, and banks to environmental engineering and production facilities. In this latter category, he led U.S. Filter Corporation as Chairman and CEO to a significant role in its field, increasing revenues twenty-fold in the 1970s. Mr. Rich's wife, Virginia, died in 1985. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Sheridan; his son, John; four grandchildren; three great-grandsons; and his loving companion, Claire Carlson. A memorial service was held at the Corea Baptist Church, Corea, Maine, with interment following at the local cemetery.